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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Hospice Clustering Sparks Medicare Fraud Scrutiny

A three‑story office plaza in Los Angeles is home to 89 licensed hospice agencies, a number that raises eyebrows among regulators. The building, known as Merabi Professional Medical Plaza, hosts a mix of businesses—from a salon to a realty firm—yet the bulk of its tenants are hospice providers. S

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Draft Shuffle: New Picks and Big Trades Shake Up the NFL

The 2026 draft is only a month away, and teams are scrambling to grab fresh talent. A surprising trade between the Titans and Jets has changed the order for a few top picks, sending new players to different franchises. The Raiders are set to pick the Heisman winner from Indiana, hoping he can lead t

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Cade Cunningham’s Unexpected Hiatus: What It Means for the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons lost their star guard, Cade Cunningham, to a collapsed lung after a collision in a game against the Washington Wizards. The injury was discovered during tests for a back contusion, and he will be off the court for at least eight games. Cunningham’s absence throws a wrench into

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space‑RPG Exodus Shows Familiar Vibes

The first detailed look at the upcoming game Exodus reveals a style that reminds many of Mass Effect. Developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio with roots in BioWare, the title was announced last year and promises an expansive sci‑fi adventure. Set 40, 000 years from now, humans have moved beyo

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Labubu’s New Film Adventure

A fresh movie based on the Labubu series is officially in development, with well‑known director Paul King at the helm. King, who earned BAFTA praise for “Wonka” and “Paddington, ” will share writing duties with screenwriter Steven Levenson, whose credits include the Tony‑winning “Dear Evan Hansen

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

First‑Black Coach at UNC: A Story of Heritage and Faith

Hubert Davis became the first Black head coach in North Carolina men’s basketball history when he was hired by the University of North Carolina. He has never hidden the significance of that milestone, noting in his first press conference that his African‑American identity matters to him and to the p

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Journey From Late‑Bloom to Big Ten Star

Yaxel Lendeborg’s rise feels like a sports fairy tale, yet it is rooted in hard work and family ties. Born on September 30, 2002, in Puerto Rico, he grew up moving from Cincinnati to Pennsauken, New Jersey. His parents, both former Dominican Republic athletes—his mother in volleyball and his father

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Caldwell’s Roots: A Story of Small Town, Big Wins

Kim Caldwell grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where basketball was part of daily life and her dad taught her the game from a young age. The values she learned there—discipline, accountability, and relentless effort—shaped the way she leads her teams today. After proving herself at Glenville St

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Stress, Faith and the Risk of Thoughts About Ending Life

Community workers in a Chinese city faced high pressure during the pandemic. Researchers followed them for a year, asking about how much stress they felt, their religious beliefs, and whether they had thoughts of suicide. They used three standard questionnaires to gather the data from 446 workers in

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Pain in America: Why Relief Is Hard to Find

Many people feel aches that never go away. They can be sharp, burning or just a dull pressure that makes them tired, worried or sad. This kind of long‑term pain is common, especially among older folks, but it shows up in people of all ages. A 2023 survey by the CDC said about one in four adults live

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